Mikwendaagozi

Artist: Sherri Loonsfoot
Mikwendaagozi is an oil painting that became the basis of the entrance sign to Presque Isle
Park. Mikwendaagozi is an Anishinaabemowin word that translates to ‘to be remembered’. The painting depicts a historical representation of Anishinaabe activities that would have occurred at the park’s location when an Indigenous presence was prevalent along the
shorelines of what was to become the City of Marquette.

The original painting was made during the summer of 2013 in conjunction with a 3-week tribal youth photography workshop. The event was a collaboration between Kristine Granger of Rock Street Community Darkroom, NMU Center for Native American Studies, Moosewood Nature Center, Keweenaw Bay Indian Community, and the City of Marquette. The youth who attended engaged in a modern form of storytelling by documenting the creation of the sign while exploring the history of Presque Isle, learning Anishinaabemowin terms, as well as
darkroom techniques.

Mikwendaagozi currently resides in the Marquette City Commission Chambers.

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